George Allen: Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach

George Allen Career Highlights

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Hall of Fame head coach George Allen owns the distinction of never having a losing season in 12 years as a head coach in the NFL. He is credited with turning around the Los Angeles Rams, a perennial loser before he took over in 1966. Later, he performed the same magic on the Washington Redskins, a team that had just one winning season in the 15 years prior to his arrival.

George Allen started his coaching career at Morningside College in 1948 before leaving for Whittier College in 1951, where he spent the next six years. He made his NFL debut with the Rams in 1957, and a year later was hired by the Chicago Bears as a defensive assistant.

In 1963, Allen was awarded the game ball following the NFL Championship Game in which his defense recorded five turnovers. Later was named to his first NFL head coaching assignment with the Rams.

George Allen passed away on December 31, 1990 at the age of 72.

Career Highlights
NFL Coach of the Year: 1967, 1971
NFC Coach of the Year: 1971
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002

Championship Teams
1967 Los Angeles Rams: NFL Coastal Division champions
1969 Los Angeles Rams: NFL Coastal Division champions
1972 Washington Redskins: NFC Eastern Division champions, NFC champions

Super Bowl Teams
Super Bowl VII - Miami Dolphins 14, Washington Redskins 7

NFL Coaching Record

Regular Season	Team	Wins	Losses	Ties	Pct.	Playoffs	Wins	Losses	Pct.
1966-70	Rams	49	17	4	.729		0	2	.000
1971-77	Redskins	67	30	1	.689		2	5	.286